November 2012

The International Who’s Who of Private Funds Lawyers has brought together three of the leading practitioners in the world to discuss fund activity, proposed regulatory and legislative changes affecting fund markets and the the difficulties that funds lawyers face in the future.

November 2012

Florencia Heredia of HOLT Abogados examines the increase in investment and prosperity in the sector, and the corresponding corporate social responsibility of mining companies to communities and local governments.

November 2012

Heath Lewis of Clayton Utz outlines the main changes being proposed by the Australian Securities Echange in relation to its mineralogical information disclosure regime following two years of consultation with industry. It also discusses how the new requirements compare with the Canadian and South African markets.

November 2012

The International Who’s Who of Mining Lawyers has brought together three of the world’s leading practitioners to discuss the expropriation of natural resources by governments, the financial climate and its impact on junior companies, geographical expansion and the responsibility of mining companies to engage stakeholders.

November 2012

Mark Abell of Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP evaluates those EU countries that are most heavily regulated in the franchise field under the Franchise Regulation Evaluation Data (FRED) methodology and draws comparisons between the ratings of EU and non-EU states.

November 2012

The International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers has brought together three of the leading practitioners in the world to discuss key issues facing lawyers today. They discuss the legislative developments in their jurisdictions, the evolution of the franchise bar, difficulties in market activity and the potential conflict of interest created by cross-representation.

Nominees have been selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.